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Our cities, our politics

by Adrian Glick Kudler

Dr. Lily Geismer studies how the places we live inform our politics. Curbed spoke with her about how urban and rural America will fare under a Trump administration. "I think there’s a sense that cities are now going to be a place of progressive...

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Minimalist French country villa with rooftop pool asks $2.6M

by Lauren Ro

Set into a cliff in Vaucluse, Provence, the 3,200-square-foot modern, minimalist home was designed by Jean-Paul Bonnemaison and encompasses three floors and four bedrooms.

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From Curbed NY

Snøhetta designed a brand-savvy NYC headquarters for Slack

by Amy Plitt

The go-to intra-office messaging service, Slack, has been expanding at a rapid pace over the past couple of years, and opening offices in cities across the world.

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U.S. city elections are determined by their oldest citizens

by Alissa Walker

According to a new study that looks at 30 mayoral races in 30 cities, the oldest generation of Americans is making pretty much all the local government decisions.

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Smart home demo house hits market for $625K

by Jenny Xie

In 2015, consumer tech site CNET purchased a home in the Louisville, Kentucky area for the express purpose of testing out the latest home tech products. Now, that property is up for sale, with some brains still in tact.

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NYC museums with free admission on Inauguration Day

by Amy Plitt

Many NYC museums have taken the extraordinary step of waiving admission fees on Friday, January 20, arguing that instead of closing to the public, they should serve as a reminder that art in America is diverse, tolerant, and available to all.

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The art of the New Deal

by Patrick Sisson

Self-anointed "great builder" Donald Trump loves putting his name on big developments. Can he put his stamp on the project of a lifetime, a plan to upgrade America’s crumbling infrastructure?

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From Curbed Philly

The original women’s march took place in Philly 20 years ago

by Melissa Romero

In light of the 150 protest marches scheduled to take place around the country after the Inauguration, it’s worth remembering where and how the original march took place two decades ago.

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1920s building is transformed into an eclectic theater in Barcelona

by Lauren Ro

Sala Beckett is an eclectic space devoted to promoting contemporary and Catalan theater and playwriting that encompasses exhibition halls, classrooms, a bar and restaurant, offices, and residences.

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What does Trump’s built legacy say about his politics?

by Willy Blackmore

Buildings, bridges, and monuments were used as a tool of political power and a projection of greatness by the likes of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini. Now, a man whose name is emblazoned across skyscrapers is about to assume the presidency.

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Trump suspends mortgage rule designed to help first-time homebuyers

by Alissa Walker

As one of his first priorities after taking oath today, President Donald Trump suspended a rule from the Department of Housing and Urban Development meant to reduce the cost of mortgage insurance for first-time homebuyers.

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Paris’s iconic Centre Pompidou will get $106M revamp

by Asad Syrkett

The renovation effort won’t replace the museum’s signature exterior "caterpillar" escalators, but rather replace aging elements of the exterior alongside an interior refresh.

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Will Trump make the trains run on time?

by Tom Acitelli

If Donald Trump curtails federal transportation funding, it could spell the end of major projects, like the extension of Boston's Green Line, and doom repairs for aged subway systems in Chicago, New York, et al. Will he unsheathe the federal...

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Midcentury hilltop jewel box with lake views asks $800K

by Lauren Ro

This all-white midcentury modern jewel box in Weston, Connecticut was completed in 1948—but still looks contemporary.

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Huge NYC apartment is a nature-filled refuge in the sky

by Jenny Xie

Located on the Upper West Side, the 8,000-square-foot pad is a nature refuge in the sky with a 2,800-square-foot garden terrace. Who says "indoor-outdoor" is only for the West Coast?

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From Curbed LA

A bachelor embraces color and quirk in the Hollywood Hills

by Mary Jo Bowling

A tech entrepreneur left the Bay Area for warmer climes in southern California, and settled in a bright circa-1949 house in the Hollywood Hills renovated to embrace color—and the view.

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Proposed Norwegian office building will generate more power than it uses

by Patrick Sisson

Designed by Snøhetta, the proposed Powerhouse Telemark outside of Oslo could be a game-changer, says developer.

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This tiny island in the Atlantic has incredible contemporary architecture

by Megan Barber

In an effort to uncover inventive design in unique destinations, Curbed takes a deep dive into how this tiny island in the Atlantic is raising the bar on architecture.

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How Harvard Stadium's concrete design changed the rules of football

by Patrick Sisson

Built in 1903, the stadium was the first freestanding concrete stadium in the country, and the one of the first specifically designed to accommodate the uniquely American sport. Its revolutionary design literally changed the way the game was played.

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Impressive composter turns food waste into fertilizer within 24 hours

by Barbara Eldredge

A surprise hit at this year’s CES, the Zera is sort of like a dishwasher for composting. And it’s already found crowdfunding success.

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25-square-foot ‘pod’ dwellings in high demand in Hong Kong 

by Barbara Eldredge

Renting for roughly $400-$650 a month, the first 10 pods were snatched up in just 15 days. And there are plans for 1,000 more.

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National Endowment for the Arts may be eliminated under Trump administration

by Alissa Walker

The loss of the NEA would specifically impact urban design projects funded through the NEA’s grants in cities all over the United States.

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Gorgeous midcentury home becomes new design store in LA

by Lauren Ro

Turns out, a midcentury modern home also makes a beautiful showroom of covetable furniture and decor objects—in addition to being a desirable place to live.

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10 new streetcar lines taking shape across the U.S.

by Patrick Sisson

New and planned additions will add to the urban rail car renaissance.

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9 public spaces across the U.S. hosting marches this Saturday

by Alissa Walker

Here’s a look at some of the public spaces, historical sites, and prominent urban corridors in U.S. cities where Women’s Marches will be taking place this Saturday.

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One reluctant homeowner’s journey into the paint color wheel

by Taffy Brodesser-Akner

How choosing paint colors for my new house triggered an existential crisis

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Here’s where the 8 biggest protests in U.S. history took place

by Megan Barber

How will the upcoming demonstrations stack up against the marches of the past? To find out, we’ve rounded up the cities and spaces where the country’s eight biggest protests took place.

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New congressional rule clears a path for giving away public lands

by Patrick Sisson

"This is the worst Congress for public lands ever."

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7 beautiful humidifiers for the design-minded

by Jenny Xie

Need a humidifier but don't want one that screams "humidifier"? Take a look at our picks for ones that will look great in your home.

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Mini castles for sale: 3 Romanesque Revival houses to buy

by Robert Khederian

From Albany to Chicago and New York, we searched for some of the most beautiful houses that drew inspiration from medieval European architecture.

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New Netflix documentary series spotlights the work of 8 global designers

by Lauren Ro

Calling all design-nerds: There’s a new design documentary in town, and judging by the trailer, it looks like it’ll be just as sleek and pleasing to behold as some of your favorite products.

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Unlearning the lessons of the housing crisis

by Rachel M. Cohen

Trump’s history, promises, and recent appointments indicate that the new president may roll back progressive housing reforms made in response to the foreclosure crisis, and in turn unleash new (and old) forms of discrimination onto millions of...

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How to research your historic house in 7 easy steps

by Britany Robinson

Researching your historic home is an exciting, albeit tedious, process; follow these basic steps to start digging into the past of the place you call home.

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Where heads of states rest their heads

by Patrick Sisson

Cribs, world leader edition: the history and architecture behind the homes of heads of state.

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